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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.28, 929.70 and 294.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.28, 929.70 and 294.90 is: 442.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.28 : 929.70 = 294.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.28/929.70 = 294.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.28x = 929.70 × 294.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.28x = 274,168.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,168.53/620.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.01

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